About this episode
This episode discusses the impending risks of quantum computing to encryption and the need for businesses to adopt post-quantum cryptography.
For many, quantum computing is a little like nuclear fusion. Each is at the very furthest reaches of deep tech – and each its its own way will change the fabric of the world when realised. Physicists hope that commercial nuclear reactors could be realised by the early 2040s. But quantum computing could come sooner – far sooner. When it does arrive – and leaders in the space now say it could do by 2029 – quantum computing will represent the most severe of risks to our encryption algorithms. Luckily, experts are already working on establishing standards for post-quantum approaches – now it’s up to business to put them in place. How long do we have to adopt post-quantum encryption? And what are challenges are business leaders up against? In this episode, Rory is joined by Jason Soroko, senior fellow at Sectigo, to unpack the technicalities of post quantum cryptography and what it means for cybersecurity professionals. Read more: Post-quantum cryptography is now top of mind for cybersecurity leaders Get started on post-quantum encryption, organizations warned Google just revised its ‘Q-Day’ timeline: Quantum computers could break existing encryption techniques within three years –…
People in this episode
Host: Rory
Guest: Jason Soroko
Topics covered
- quantum computing
- post-quantum cryptography
- cybersecurity
- encryption
- business challenges
- technology standards
Keywords
- quantum-safe
- cybersecurity professionals
- encryption algorithms
- post-quantum approaches
- business leaders
- quantum computing risks
- Sectigo
- NIST
- NCSC
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sectigo, Google, NCSC, NIST
Products: post-quantum encryption, post-quantum cryptography
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